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GL54 MWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,598 mi
Last recorded149,598 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 MWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 149,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 149,596 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,706 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 134,763 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 134,763 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 130,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 127,369 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 124,945 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 121,274 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 121,274 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 116,937 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 109,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,340 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,303 miles

rear wheels binding

Pass 6 Mar 2010 82,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,720 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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GL54 MWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL54 MWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL54 MWG registered?

GL54 MWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is GL54 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 MWG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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